Simvastatin-induced dermatomyositis in a 50-year-old man

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare inflammatory autoimmune disease for which an iatrogenic origin has been described in a few cases. The authors report a case of DM occurring after simvastatin intake. A 50-year-old male sought medical attention for a photodistributed rash and considerable muscular weakn...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMJ case reports 2011, Vol.2011 (mar29 1), p.bcr0220113832-bcr0220113832
Hauptverfasser:	Zaraa, Inés Rania, Labbène, Imen, Mrabet, Dalila, Zribi, Hela, Chelly, Inès, Zitouna, Mohamed, Mokni, Mourad, Sellami, Slaheddine, Osman, Amel Ben
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Africa Antigens Autoimmune diseases Biopsy Dermatitis Dermatomyositis - chemically induced Diabetes Disease Edema Erythema Humans Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - adverse effects Kinases Male Metabolism Middle Aged Other Patients Rhabdomyolysis Simvastatin - adverse effects Statins Toxicity Unexpected Outcome (Positive or Negative) Including Adverse Drug Reactions
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